Harmony School District

175 Fern Rd Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Harmony School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Harmony School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Harmony School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
600 Schools
# Students
58 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Harmony School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#87 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Harmony   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harmony   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harmony   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
37%
(19-20)
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.25
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
7,509 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
55 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
95%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
9
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,138 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,172 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Harmony   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of Harmony   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,138
$21,438
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Harmony   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,172
$21,032
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Harmony   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Harmony School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harmony School District?
Harmony School District manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Harmony School District?
Harmony School District is ranked #82 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony School District?
95% of Harmony School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony School District?
Harmony School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Harmony School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,172 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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